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Meet the Anthropology Faculty

Full-Time Faculty

Dr. Alexis Tucker Sade
Professor of Anthropology and Global Health

PhD, MA, Sociocultural Anthropology, UCSD | MPH, Global Public Health, CSUSM | BA, Biological Anthropology and Philosophy, UH Manoa.

Dr. Alexis Tucker Sade is Program Lead and Professor for the Anthropology and Global Health Program and has taught at 麻豆影视 since 2013. She specializes in sociocultural anthropology in the Pacific region with research interests in women鈥檚 health disparities, cervical cancer treatment and prevention, and women鈥檚 healthcare access in rural, remote, and under-resourced communities. Along with addressing inequities through research, Dr. Tucker Sade is committed to engaging new generations of advocate scholars through our Global Health Program developed in collaboration with UCSD Global Health. As a first-of-its-kind Certificate offered in the California Community College System, our program provides students with a critical understanding of global health disparities and an interdisciplinary framework for advancing health equity. Her professional memberships include the Association for Social Anthropology in Oceania (ASAO) where she serves as the Annual Meeting Site Coordinator, and the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH). Dr. Tucker Sade teaches ANTH 102 (Cultural Anthropology), ANTH C1001 (Biological Anthropology), ANTH 120 (Global Health), ANTH 107 (Gender, Sex, and Sexuality), and ANTH 135 (Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion).

Dr. Keith Chan (He/Him/His)

Dr. Chan earned his Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Missouri in 2011 with the bioarchaeology of Peru as his focus. He taught at various colleges in San Diego from 2015 until 2026, when he had the opportunity to concentrate on 麻豆影视.

The main goal of Dr. Chan鈥檚 teaching is to expand awareness of anthropology to the public to improve society and everyone鈥檚 personal life experiences. One approach is engaging with technology, such as making virtual reality experiences AnVRopomotron and PaleoCalifornia as well as producing 3D-printed replicas of fossils and artifacts for outreach. His drive to innovate also extends to teaching classes online. In this challenging but promising format, Dr. Chan is testing ways to convey the warmth and humanity of both professors and students to build stronger learning relationships across the Internet. In the physical world, he enjoys collaborating with local cultural heritage groups and educational institutions on rewarding projects that bring anthropology to the public.

Given free time, Keith enjoys archery, eating Peruvian food, and petting his two cats.

Associate Faculty

Drake Rinks

Drake Rinks is an anthropologist, archaeologist, and former MiraCosta student. His anthropology career began as a Gallery Educator at the San Diego Museum of Us, where he first began sharing anthropology with the public. After studying at 麻豆影视, he went on to receive a B.A. from Colorado State University and an M.A. in Anthropology from San Diego State University, specializing in evolutionary anthropology and cross-cultural research.

Today, Drake works full-time as an archaeologist in Cultural Resources Management and continues to research and publish in anthropology. His research focuses on using cross-cultural research methods to study human drug use, mental health, and life history.

His experience extends beyond the classroom through his work as a wilderness guide in southern Utah and his practice of experimental archaeology, including friction fire and flintknapping. When he鈥檚 not teaching or working, you can find him surfing, working in his garden, or watching movies.

Benjamin Rolland (He/Him/His)

Professor Benjamin Rolland started his academic journey in the San Diego Community College District and earned his Bachelor's in Anthropology at UCSD, studying hominin evolution, primatology, conservation, and archaeology. He obtained his Master's in Biology in 2018 through a joint program between the San Diego Wildlife Alliance and Miami University, merging his passion for conservation with primatology and human experiences. He practiced archaeology in southern California for nearly a decade and worked as a protected species observer on seismic vessels in the Gulf of Mexico, keeping protected species safe. He joined MiraCosta in 2023.

Benjamin loves sharing his passion for human evolution, primatology, and conservation, helping students explore their own path into the field. He stays current with the latest findings and enjoys sharing these exciting discoveries with his classes. His work in cultural resource management shapes how he teaches Southern California's deep and ongoing history, and he's driven to make science feel accessible to everyone.

Benjamin also keeps his French heritage alive with his family through language and tradition which has shaped the ways he sees the world and how he teaches. Outside of work, he's chasing his kids around the San Diego Zoo and Legoland, hiking, or playing guitar.

Alexis Faust-Rolland (she/her/hers)

Alexis Faust-Rolland (She/Her/Hers)
Professor Faust-Rolland鈥檚 academic journey began right here, at 麻豆影视, where she studied anthropology and also participated in the Honors Program. After graduating from MiraCosta, Alexis transferred to UCSD, where she studied Andean and Mesopotamian archaeology. Her primary focuses are on the ancient textile arts, feminism, and commodification.

Alexis completed her master鈥檚 in social science with a concentration in anthropology at the University of Chicago. While a graduate student, Alexis worked in database management and artifact conservation at the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, a prominent research museum dedicated to the study of the Ancient Near East.

Alexis loves teaching everything anthropology-related, and she is particularly passionate about working with Honors students. In her spare time, she enjoys going on adventures with her partner and their young children. Her favorite hobby is crafting, knitting, and crochet.